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Cornwall police briefs, Jan. 7

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Dean Pettinella, 33, was arrested Jan. 6 after allegedly threatening to harm a member of the Cornwall police. He was charged with uttering threats and breach of probation order. He was held in custody until later that day.

SEXUAL ASSAULT

A 50-year-old Cornwall man was arrested Jan. 6 after allegedly assaulting his 2-year-old girlfriend by inappropriately touching her. He was charged with sexual assault and assault. He was held in custody until court the following day. His name was not released as it may identify the victim.

ASSAULT

A family disagreement resulted in charges of mischief for a 15-year-old girl and assault for an 18-year-old Sunday. SD&G OPP responded to a report of a dispute on William Street in Alexandria at approximately 9 p.m.. The investigation revealed the 15-year-old had been involved in a verbal altercation with an adult at the residence that led to the girl damaging the home. An 18-year-old female had also assaulted the resident. The 15-year-old will appear in Cornwall court Feb. 21 while the 18-year-old was held in custody pending an appearance Jan. 7.

DOMESTIC INCIDENT

A 43-year-old South Dundas woman was arrested Jan. after allegedly assaulting her ex-common law spouse. SD&G OPP responded to the incident at approximately 12:30 a.m. She faces charges of mischief, assault, unlawfully in a dwelling, impaired operation and over .08. She was held in custody pending an appearance in Cornwall court.

A 33-year-old Cornwall man was arrested Jan. 5 after allegedly assaulting his 29-year-old girlfriend during an altercation. The victim did not require medical treatment. He was charged with domestic assault and breach of probation order. He was held in custody until later that day.

THEFT

Edward Steptoe, 33, was arrested Jan. 5 after allegedly removing property Dec. 27 form an acquaintance's residence. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with theft under $5,000 and breach of probation order. He was released to appear in court Feb. 12.

BREACHES

A 42-year-old Alexandria female was arrested Jan. 5 after contacting a male she was not to contact. She was charged with failure to comply with an undertaking. She is scheduled to appear in Cornwall court Jan. 15.

WARRANT

A 17-year-old Ottawa youth was arrested Jan. 4 after allegedly failing to attend for fingerprinting Nov. 15. The youth turned himself in to police and was held in custody until court later that day. His name was not released as per provision under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.